Celtics Star Has Fans Comparing Him To Kobe Bryant Right Now

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The Boston Celtics are one quarter away from tying the series and forcing Game 7 in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat

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And they have superstar Jayson Tatum to thank for it.

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Tatum had an incredible 25 points in the first half as the Celtics took a 57-53 lead.

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But there was one play in particular that convinced fans that he's playing like Kobe Bryant right now.

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In the second quarter, Tatum helped the Celtics take a seven-point lead over the Heat on a fadeaway jumper that sailed over the heads of two Heat stars into the net.

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Ever since that play, fans have been taking to Twitter to declare that Tatum is doing his best Kobe impression on the court tonight.

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As of writing, Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals is entering the fourth quarter. Jayson Tatum and the Celtics lead 79-72.

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If they can hold on for just one more quarter, the Celtics will be one game away from completing the greatest series comeback in NBA history.

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A few more Kobe-esque fadeaways will go a long way towards making that a reality.

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